How To Fix /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_C030 - Text template does not exist; enter a valid template or leave blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_C -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Text template does not exist; enter a valid template or leave blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_C030 - Text template does not exist; enter a valid template or leave blank ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_C030 indicates that a text template required for a specific process or function in the SAP system does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of the Post Processing Framework (PPF), which is used for managing and executing follow-up actions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Template: The specified text template that the system is trying to access does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Template Name: The name of the text template may have been entered incorrectly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the PPF settings or the related application.
  Transport Issues: If the template was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE78 or SO10 to check if the text template exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Text Template:
  
  If the template is missing, create a new text template using transaction SO10 (for SAPscript) or SE78 (for Smart Forms).
  Ensure that the template name matches what is expected in the PPF configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the PPF configuration using transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant settings to ensure that the text template is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the PPF action is correctly configured to use the intended text template.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the template was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request included the text template and that it was imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Leave Blank:
  
  If the text template is not mandatory for the process you are executing, you can leave the field blank, as suggested by the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for PPF and text templates for more detailed guidance on creating and managing templates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional solutions related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary text templates are in place for your SAP processes.